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Brink, Satya – 1981
The incidence and causes of children's accidents in the home are briefly described. Data on the most common types and locations of such accidents are provided in tables. Characteristics of children and the home environment that contribute to accidents are briefly discussed. In conclusion, problems associated with accident prevention strategies,…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Building Design, Child Safety
National Association of College and University Business Officers, Washington, DC. – 1981
Brief descriptions of 47 college programs recognized for awards in the National Association of College and University Officers/U. S. Steel Foundation Cost Reduction Incentive Awards Program are given. They include awards for: shower stall repair; chemical waste exchange; vibrating alarms for hearing-imparied; self-funding insurance consortium;…
Descriptors: Awards, College Administration, College Buildings, Cost Effectiveness
Download full textBeard, J. Taylor; And Others – 1978
This report is part of a series from the Department of Energy on the use of solar energy in heating buildings. Described here is a new system for year around collection and storage of solar energy. This system has been operated at the University of Virginia for over a year. Composed of an underground hot water storage system and solar collection,…
Descriptors: Analog Computers, Building Systems, Digital Computers, Energy
Duffy, Michael; Weinstein, Claire E. – 1978
The physical environment can measurably affect behavior and psychological well-being. This is critical in the case of older persons who are more environmentally vulnerable than the young due to limited financial resources and decreased mobility. A group of 91 olderly residents in multi-story private and public housing participated in this study.…
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Architecture, Building Design, Environmental Influences
Aiello, James; Steinfeld, Edward – 1979
The report describes research and recommendations regarding architectural and environmental accessibility for visually handicapped persons. A three phase study was conducted in which visually handicapped persons helped identify mobility problems and evaluate tactile floor signals to identify areas of imminent danger (staircases, dropoffs, and…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Blindness, Building Design, Design Requirements
Cohen, Uriel; And Others – 1979
The authors describe many current school design responses to mainstreaming as limited in scope, focusing mainly on barrier free environments. This approach, they suggest, is an incomplete one to a wide range of problems in mainstreaming. An analysis of the literature is seen to demonstrate that barrier free design is casually substituted for the…
Descriptors: Building Design, Design Requirements, Disabilities, Educational Needs
Harris, Bruce; Klein, Kitty – 1980
In recent years the college dormitory has become a popular setting for examining chronic effects of crowding and high density in humans. Possible differences between corridor- and suite-type residents were investigated to examine the degree to which corridor- and suite-design dormitories influence assertive behavior of the residents. It was…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Behavior Patterns, Building Design, College Students
GRAVES, BEN E. – 1966
THIS NEWSLETTER DESCRIBES THE COMPETITION HELD FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF A FOUR STORY URBAN HIGH SCHOOL. THE PROBLEM WAS TO CREATE NEW AREAS AND SPACES WITHIN THE EXISTING EXTERIOR WALLS. THE WINNING SOLUTION UTILIZED THE CONCEPTS OF A CENTRALIZED RESOURCE AND INDEPENDENT STUDY CENTER AND A HIERARCHY OF GROUP INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES. INCLUDED ARE…
Descriptors: Auditoriums, Building Design, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Improvement
JACOBY, ROBERT – 1966
THE PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL IS TO SUGGEST GENERAL PROCEDURES AND PROVIDE A REFERENCE GUIDE TO TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, ARCHITECTS, AND SHOP BUILDING SPECIALISTS IN PLANNING THE TECHNICAL SCHOOL BUILDING. AREAS OF INFORMATION INCLUDED ARE (1) PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND BUILDING FACILITY BEFORE THE ARCHITECT BEGINS WORK,…
Descriptors: Building Design, Educational Finance, Federal Aid, Guides
GREEN, ALAN C.; AND OTHERS
THIS REPORT IS PART 1 OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO SAMPLE APPROPRIATE ASPECTS OF THE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FACTORS IN NEW YORK STATE. THE STUDY IS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS IS APPLICABLE TO SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION IN THE MID-HUDSON VALLEY. THE STUDY ALSO EXPLORES POSSIBLE MEANS BY WHICH SUCH SCHOOL BUILDINGS…
Descriptors: Building Design, Construction Needs, Design, Educational Facilities Design
HAVILAND, DAVID S. – 1965
THIS STUDY IS PART 2 OF A PROGRESS REPORT ON A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO SAMPLE APPROPRIATE ASPECTS OF SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FACTORS IN NEW YORK STATE. THE STUDY IS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS IS APPLICABLE TO SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION IN THE MID-HUDSON VALLEY AND TO EXPLORE POSSIBLE MEANS OF ACHIEVING SUCH SCHOOL…
Descriptors: Building Design, Construction Needs, Design, Educational Facilities Design
CAUDILL, WILLIAM W.; RICHARDSON, L.S. – 1955
AN ARCHITECT AND A SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS COLLABORATED ON THE DESIGN FOR A HIGH SCHOOL, WHICH STRESSED ECONOMY AND FLEXIBILITY. THEY CONSIDERED THREE ASPECTS OF FLEXIBILITY--(1) EXPANDABILITY, (2) CONVERTIBILITY, AND (3) VERSATILITY. EXPANDABILITY IS DISCUSSED IN TERMS OF SITE SELECTION AND PLANNING. CONVERTIBILITY FEATURES IDENTIFIED INCLUDE…
Descriptors: Auditoriums, Building Design, Classroom Design, Construction Costs
DOBER, RICHARD P. – 1965
A REVOLUTION IN PLANNING WAS TRIGGERED BY A REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION WHICH INVESTIGATED THE AVAILABILITY OF PLACES IN RELATION TO STUDENT ENROLLMENT PROJECTION. SIX NEW UNIVERSITIES WERE CONSTRUCTED AS A RESULT WITH AN EMPHASIS ON DESIGN. THE DESIGN WAS DEVELOPED TO HELP SOLVE THE DILEMMA OF "BELONGING" AT LARGE INSTITUTIONS.…
Descriptors: Building Design, Campus Planning, College Planning, Educational Environment
NELSON, EDWARD W. – 1967
THIS MANUAL WAS PREPARED TO ASSIST AND GUIDE THOSE PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING AN INVENTORY OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UNITS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN MONTANA. THE PHYSICAL FACILITIES INVENTORY DATA WILL BE USEFUL IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS--(1) TO PROVIDE A CONTINUING, ACCURATE RECORD FOR EACH BUILDING, (2) TO PROVIDE A…
Descriptors: Classification, College Buildings, College Planning, Data Collection
MAYHEW, LEWIS B. – 1964
A CONFERENCE OF ARCHITECTS, URBAN PLANNERS, COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENTS, AND EDUCATIONAL THEORISTS MET TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF LOCATING JUNIOR COLLEGES IN CENTRAL CITIES. THE JUNIOR COLLEGE CAN MEET URBAN NEEDS FOR RETRAINING, FOR ADULT EDUCATION, FOR TRANSFER, AND FOR CREATING AN INFORMED ELECTORATE. THE COLLEGE LOCATION SHOULD ASSIST IT…
Descriptors: College Buildings, College Planning, School Location, Two Year Colleges
